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Many people have begun celebrating 2016's holiday season. It is easy to assume that everyone is enjoying this time of year. However, for people who are not employed, the holiday season can be very stressful, distracting and even depressing. It is very important not to give up searching for a job at the end of the year. The Holiday Season is a Great Ice-Breaker If you are currently out of work, take heart. Use the holiday season to your advantage. Companies are hiring, and there is less competition. Most job seekers drop out during November and December. In fact, it might be the easiest time of the year…
People with STEM backgrounds –Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics– are solving problems and contributing to the top innovations in the world's economy. The days of being ashamed of being called a 'geek' are long gone. STEM is now 'cool'! According to the U. S. Department of Commerce, STEM occupations are growing at 17%, while other occupations are growing at 9.8%. STEM careers are very diverse, and include jobs like financial analyst, biochemist, mechanical engineer, mathematician, IT manager, accountant and software developer. In terms of the raw number of STEM jobs, STEM jobs increased much faster than overall employment: 28 percent since 2000 compared to 6 percent…
As Hurricane Matthew approaches the East Coast, this brings to mind a topic that many businesses don't spend a lot of time considering: preparing for disaster. Hurricane season officially begins June 1 each year and ends November 30. The peak of the season, when most hurricanes occur, runs from mid-August to mid-October. International Experts has an office in Charleston, SC. We closed our office earlier this week and made sure our employees had left the area as well. Our clients did the same, from Florida through Georgia into South Carolina. Here are a few tips for companies to remember: Be prepared for storm…
Some of the people who work at International Employment Experts team never tire of football season. They look forward all year to the start of the season, and the Super Bowl is a bittersweet event. Regardless of whether or not you are a rabid American football fan, there are many parallels between sports teams and business. Players and Coaches In all team sports there are key players with designated roles. Nearly every football player has a unique job to do, while also responsible for covering their teammates. Quarterbacks do not act alone—they are part of a team that includes players with speed, strength players, a…
